Los Angeles County property record for 9559 Rufus Ave, Whittier, CA 90604
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,241 sqft · built 1951 |
| Lot Size | 0.137 acres (5,973 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $241,000 (Jun 2002) |
| Tax Bill | $4,774 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 8159-009-003 |
| Primary APN | 8159-009-003 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,241 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1951 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1951 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 5,973 sqft (0.137 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 110 ft deep x 55 ft wide |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
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| Street Address | 9559 RUFUS AVE |
|---|---|
| City | WHITTIER |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 90604-1039 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | LCR1YY |
| Legal Description | TRACT # 16661 LOT 50 |
| Legal Subdivision | 16661 |
| Legal Tract | 16661 |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 50 |
| Jurisdiction | LOS ANGELES CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WHITTIER |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3003 |
| Census Tract | 503302 |
9559 Rufus Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in June 2002.
Source: Los Angeles County records, as of August 25, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 9559 RUFUS AVE, WHITTIER, CA 90604-1039 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 18, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 18, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 31, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20021376564 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 25, 1996 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0001775190 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LOS ANGELES CA |
| Property Address | 9559 RUFUS AVE, WHITTIER, CA 90604-1039 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 9559 RUFUS AVE, WHITTIER, CA 90604-1039 |
| Document Number | 0001599003 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 8, 2020 |
| Instrument | 20-1599003 |
| Name | FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | CARROLLTON, TX 75007 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2051 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 9559 Rufus Ave was $4,774 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Los Angeles County assessment roll, as of August 25, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Los Angeles County |
| Elementary School District | East Whittier City Elementary School District (KG - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Whittier Union High School District (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $363,125 (+2%) Land $236,262 Building $126,863 | |
| 2025 | $4,774.00 Homeowner's exemption | $356,006 Land $231,630 Building $124,376 |
| 2023 | $4,325.00 (+2.25%) Homeowner's exemption | $342,185 Land $222,637 Building $119,548 |
| 2022 | $4,230.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 9559 Rufus Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 30, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 9559 Rufus Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | SUBURBAN WATER SYSTEMS-WHITTIER private · serves 66,565 people · EPA ID CA1910174 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 751 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: GeoLinks, Verizon.
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